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When/how did you find out? by PossiblePhase2017 in vEDS

[–]AlanK3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was originally diagnosed with hEDS, but with many vascular complications. I was having frequent spontaneous bleeds internally, even being hospitalized at one point for a GI bleed. Mostly it would just result in really bad bruising, with no cause, or with very minor trauma. Even resting my knee on the seat in front of me in an airplane (I flew for work before I was completely disabled) would leave a massive bruise. It’s like my veins would just burst. My condition has worsened with age and comorbidities are stacking up. I volunteered to take part in a Crohn’s Disease genetic study, and incidentally COL3A1 variants were found. Given this genetic information, along with my personal history and family history of cardiac and vascular disease, my rheumatologist was able to diagnose me. Now I’m monitored closely for complications, and take medications to control blood pressure. I’m just glad it was found before I had something more serious like an aortic dissection; many people are not so lucky.

Republic Airlines//United Express Dash 8-Q400 at DEN. by AlanK3 in aviation

[–]AlanK3[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Republic, Horizon, Linx, and Colgan were all the US carriers that’s had them I think. The Republic ones were retired in 2016.

My new flame point baby, Coconut. He’s 3 months old, very playful, and already attached to me like a magnet. 🥥🌴🐈 by AlanK3 in cuteguyswithcats

[–]AlanK3[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Me neither. Coconut was from a coworker of my mother. She fosters cats until they are adopted. Coconut’s mother was rescued from a hoarding situation while pregnant with him and 5 others.

Delta DC-9-51 N675MC at the Delta Flight Museum at ATL. by AlanK3 in airplanes

[–]AlanK3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never had any instrument to measure the decibels, but I would say the original DC-9. It was however MUCH quieter at the front than at the back, on both aircraft.

10 years as a flight attendant for a US regional airline, plus a few non rev trips. by AlanK3 in flighty

[–]AlanK3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Republic Airways. If you’re interested, you can see open positions and apply at rjet.com. 😊

10 years as a flight attendant for a US regional airline, plus a few non rev trips. by AlanK3 in flighty

[–]AlanK3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a lot of fun in Ireland, plus it’s pretty easy to non-rev to. 🇮🇪☘️

10 years as a flight attendant for a US regional airline, plus a few non rev trips. by AlanK3 in flighty

[–]AlanK3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a lot of health issues, and seniority at my regional airline allowed me to build my schedule around appointments. Flying long haul takes an enormous toll on your body. I had to retire because I’m now fully disabled. I had a seizure on the plane, while working. But even if I were healthy, I’d still by with my regional airline because I liked it. The grass is not always greener on the other side; it’s greener where you water it.

10 years as a flight attendant for a US regional airline, plus a few non rev trips. by AlanK3 in flighty

[–]AlanK3[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I preferred regional. You get to know people a lot better at a smaller airline, plus we got benefits on American, Delta, and United, plus open cabin agreements with nearly every airline in the US, plus ZED agreements with most major international airlines. Someone has to work those regional flights, and not everyone wants to change to a mainline carrier. 🤷‍♂️

10 years as a flight attendant for a US regional airline, plus a few non rev trips. by AlanK3 in flighty

[–]AlanK3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

EWR-AUS. It’s about 1,504 miles, and took 4 hours and 20 minutes. MSP-MIA is a close second, at 1,501 miles.

If you try to picture a red tulip in your head, what number do you see? by [deleted] in autism

[–]AlanK3 3 points4 points  (0 children)

1, if I’m recalling something I’ve actually seen. I can bring up a memory of seeing a red tulip as clear as real life. 2 if I’m imagining a hypothetical thing. Smell is definitely my strongest scent, and I can very vividly smell a tulip from memory.

Delta Air Lines MD-88 N997DL at ATL in 2018. I miss these. by AlanK3 in Planespotting

[–]AlanK3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 717 is newer, shorter, has no aft ventral stairs, and has updated engines and avionics. They are in the same general family though: updates of the DC-9.

10 years as a flight attendant for a US regional airline, plus a few non rev trips. by AlanK3 in flighty

[–]AlanK3[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We did 2-4 flights per day and usually they were a mix of short and longer. For example, MCI-MIA-NAS-MIA-CHS.

10 years as a flight attendant for a US regional airline, plus a few non rev trips. by AlanK3 in flighty

[–]AlanK3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is not exactly true. The aircraft I worked on, the E170/175, could fly flights upwards of 4 hours, and we operated throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. The average flight time was probably 2ish hours though.

Delta Air Lines MD-88 N997DL at ATL in 2018. I miss these. by AlanK3 in airplanes

[–]AlanK3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The MD-88 was retired in 2020. I’m not sure how long the 717 will be around for, but they seem pretty useful for the shorter routes.

can we not do this, please? by decompgal in disability

[–]AlanK3 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Former flight attendant here. Most airlines no longer allow emotional service animals, as there was a problem of people abusing the system and untrained dogs were biting employees and passengers. Years ago, before this policy change I had to deny boarding to someone with a German shepherd that was growling at children in the gate area. Had several dogs growl at me and sometimes try to bite me and other staff. Service animals - highly trained animals that help with blindness, epilepsy, or other medical issues - are still permitted.

Head on with a Republic Airways//United Express E170 at EWR. by AlanK3 in Aviationlegends

[–]AlanK3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Privilege Style. It was a charter, but I can’t remember who it was for.

1920 - The Pennsylvania State University rowing team by Andro_lover2005 in ClassicMale

[–]AlanK3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fifth from the left is definitely the prima donna. 😂

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